Aircraft Profiles for Autopilot
Profiles are user-moddable through the MobiFlight software
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Profiles marked MSFS are compatible with both FS2020 and FS2024, where applicable
Function varies by aircraft and developer
MSFS - Fenix A319 / A320 / A321
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Important
Automatically perform Retrigger Action with Run Mode should be disabled when using this profile. Failure to do so causes unwanted commands when the profile is Run.
Explainer Video: Flying Airbus
This video takes place on board A350 but we use similar controls layout for all Airbus types.
Changelog
2024-09-19 - v2
- Added EXPED to ALT KNOB - LONG PRESS.
- To get out of EXPED, select another vertical mode
Pilot Notes
The Airbus FMA functions have been mapped over to their equivalent on the Boeing-style MCP.
N1 THR is mapped to push the SPD knob, i.e. managed speed.
SPEED is mapped to pull SPD knob, i.e. selected speed.
VNAV is mapped to push ALT, i.e. managed altitude.
LVL CHG is mapped to pull ALT, i.e. selected altitude.
HDG SEL is mapped to pull HDG, i.e. selected heading.
LNAV is mapped to push HDG, i.e. managed heading.
VOR LOC pushes LOC (there is no VOR mode on Airbus A320).
APP pushes APPR.
ALT HLD is mapped to push V/S, i.e. level out.
V/S is mapped to pull V/S, i.e. selected vertical speed.
ALT knob SHORT PUSH toggles the units between 1,000 feet and 100 feet.
ALT knob LONG PUSH pushes EXPED button.
HDG knob PUSH pushes the HDK/TRK VS/FPA switch. FPA and TRK modes are supported. The angle of descent will show in place of the vertical speed in feet per minute.
V/S knob PUSH duplicates the same as above.
As on the real aircraft, when in managed mode the relevant displays show dashes. Rotating the knob reactivates the display and allows a value to be pre-set for activation. The display stays on for 45 seconds before blanking again. This matches the real world behaviour.
The real aircraft does not have LEDs for ALT HLD, V/S, LVL CHG, so these buttons cannot illuminate. As on a real A320, you will see the modes annunciated on the FMA, above the PFD.
MINS does not function as this is set on the MCDU.
COURSE does not function as this is set on MCDU.
Push the BARO knob to toggle STD.
Autothrust will automatically activate once we advance the thrust levels during takeoff. The LED will illuminate. In flight, it can be disabled by toggling the switch on your autopilot panel, but it is more commonly disabled by pushing the disconnect button on the throttles, or by retarding the thrust levers.
